TS6M Restoration/Engine Fore/Aft Tolerance

[rickr]

Putting the engine is my TS6M project. YEA!!!!!
Anyone know the tolerance for the fore/aft measurement for the engine. By lining up the polished part (packing) of the propshaft I can probably get it within 1/4" without too much trouble. Close enough?
If off too much looks like the inteference issues could be with the engine cowl, oil pan and transmission.
THANKS!

[mapleleaf]

hope the engine goes in alright, watch that carpet!!!!

[Salty87]

are you setting the mounts and dropping the engine on them or waiting to set them until the engine is almost in place?

1/4" is close enough for me. you can always check rudder clearance while the engine is still hanging in place.

good luck

[rickr]

Salty
I left the mounts attached to the engine to aid alignment. It looks like, if you wanted to, you could shift the engine forward or back a few inches.

Drilling holes tomorrow

maple
Already got grease spots on the carpet, Oh Well!